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A human model of allergic conjunctivitis.

R Stegman, D Miller

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |December 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Refractometry measured tear protein levels to assess allergic responses. Certain eye drops, like prednisolone with phenylephrine, quickly normalized tear protein after allergen exposure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Allergology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Allergic conjunctivitis is a common condition characterized by ocular inflammation.
    • Tear protein concentration can serve as a biomarker for ocular allergic responses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a simple model using refractometry to evaluate human allergic eye responses.
    • To assess the efficacy of various ophthalmic medications in normalizing tear protein levels post-allergen challenge.

    Main Methods:

    • Refractometry was employed to measure tear protein concentration.
    • Timothy grass pollen was used to induce an allergic response in human subjects.
    • Tear samples were collected serially for three hours post-challenge, with medication administration at 30 minutes.

    Main Results:

    • Prednisolone (1.0% and 0.1%) combined with phenylephrine hydrochloride (0.12%), and epinephryl borate (1%) rapidly normalized elevated tear protein levels.
    • Medrysone (1.0%), fluorometholone (0.1%), and lower concentrations of prednisolone showed less significant effects on reducing tear protein concentration.

    Conclusions:

    • Refractometry provides a viable method for monitoring allergic eye responses via tear protein levels.
    • Specific ophthalmic corticosteroid and sympathomimetic combinations demonstrate rapid efficacy in mitigating allergic conjunctivitis-associated protein elevation.

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